March 6, 2016

SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA
We, at St. Catherine Parish, are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic
Community, called to live and proclaim the
good news of Jesus Christ through
Worship, Discipleship and Service.
La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, es una comunidad en crecimiento,
acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y
proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo
por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y
el Servicio.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT / CUATRO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
MASSES / MISAS
Monday-Saturday:
8:15am
Saturday:
5:30pm
Sábado:
7:00pm
Sunday:
7:15, 8:45, 10:30am
5:30pm
Domingo:
12:15pm
CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN
Saturday / Sábado: 4:00 5:00pm (Or by appointment /
O hacer una cita.)
ADORACIÓN /ADORATION
Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm
1st Friday - 24 Hours
17400 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-3959
Fax: (408) 779-0289
www.stca.org
Email: [email protected]
Catechetical Ministry
(408) 779-9604
St. Catherine School
(408) 779-9950
www.stcatherinemh.org
From the Desk of Fr. Lieu Vu, Parochial Vicar…
On Friday March 13th, 2015 Pope Francis announced a Special Jubilee Year,
the Year of Mercy, starting December 8th, 2015 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception ending November 20th, 2016 the Feast of Christ the King.
During this special Jubilee Year the church focuses on the forgiveness and
mercy of God.
“Forgiveness is possible once we discover
that goodness is always prior to
and more powerful than evil,
and the word with which God affirms our life
is deeper than our denial.”
Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, no. 55
(Continued Page 3…)
Desde el escritorio del Padre Lieu Vu, Vicario Parroquial ….
El viernes, 13 de Marzo del 2015, el Papa Francisco anunció un año
jubilar especial, de la misericordia, empezando el 8 de Diciembre del
2015, la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción, y terminando el 20 de Noviembre del 2016, la fiesta de Cristo el Cristo. En este año Jubilar, la
Iglesia se enfoca en el perdón y la misericordia de Dios.
“El perdón es posible cuando se descubre que el bien es siempre
más originario y más fuerte que el mal, que la palabra con la que
Dios afirma nuestra vida es más profunda que todas nuestras
negaciones.”
Papa Francisco, Lumen Fidei, no. 55
(Continuado en Pagina 5…)
IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA
SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH
Rectory Office Hours / Horarios de la Rectoría
Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes)
8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday (Sábado)
Closed/Cerrado
Sunday (Domingo)
8:30am - 12:00pm
Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral
Fr. Jeronimo Gutierrez, Pastor - [email protected]
Fr. Lieu Vu, Parochial Vicar- [email protected]
Fr. Randy Valenton, Parochial Vicar– [email protected]
Deacon Rick Haeckel, Deacon - [email protected]
Deacon Phil Flowers, Deacon - [email protected]
Sr. Silvia Frías, MESST Asociada Pastoral - [email protected]
Rose Pucan-Meagor, Director of Family Faith Formation and
Evangelization- [email protected]
Deepu Kochuparambil, Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected]
Anna Quiñones, Director of Stewardship & Development [email protected]
Fabienne Esparza, Principal - [email protected]
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b;
Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12;
Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11;
READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
First Reading - The LORD does something new for the
chosen people (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14.
Psalm - The Lord has done great things for us; we are
filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130.
Second Reading - The supreme good is knowing
Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.
Gospel - A woman caught in the act of adultery is
brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to
throw the first stone (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7,
17, 20-27, 33b-45].
FAITH SHARING QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adult: “When have you been generous enough
to forgive someone who hurt you deeply?”
Child: “Is there someone you need to forgive or
ask forgiveness of?”
March 5/6, 2016
Marzo 5/6, 2016
THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA
Sunday/Domingo, March 6
7:00-1:00pm
CR1-4 &Kit Hospitality
8:00-12:00pm NUR
Bright Beginnings Nursery
8:30-10:30am Rm.10,11,12 Cat. Min - FFF session
8:45-10:00am
LR
RCIA dismissal
12:00-2:00pm
DC
Cat. Min Spanish RCIC
Gym, CR1-4, NUR & Kit Confirmation - Spring Intro
1:30-3:15pm
3:00-4:30pm
CH
Passion Practice
3:30-5:30pm
CR1-4 Confirmation - Program Intro
4:00-9:00pm
Rm.10 Grupo Amigos - Retreat prep
5:00-6:00pm
Rm.11 Spanish Bible Study
7:00-9:30pm
MC
Life Teen Nights
Monday/Lunes, March 7
6:00-7:00pm
CHV
Alpha & Omega planning meeting
6:00-9:00pm
CR 3-4 & Kit Community supper
6:00-9:00pm
CH
Bell Choir/Angelica choir
6:30-9:00pm
Rm11 Stephen Ministry training
6:30-8:30pm
NUR
Women’s Stitching group
6:45-8:45pm
Rm12 Prayer Group A Los Pies de Cristo
7:00-10:30pm
CH
Lenten Reconciliation service
7:00-8:00pm
Rm10 Jovenes Para Cristo team meeting
7:00-9:00pm
CR1
ICF Board meeting
7:30-10:00pm
GYM
YA - Open Gym
Tuesday/Martes, March 8
3:30-5:30pm
NUR
St. Joseph Table meeting
Cat Min Spanish RCIC Parent /Child Session
6:00-8:00pm
DC
6:15-7:30pm
MC
Danza Liturgica Practice
CR1-4 & Kit KOC social
6:30-9:30pm
7:00-9:00pm
CH
Lenten Speaker - Development event
Wednesday/Miércoles, March 9
9:00-11:00am CR1
Women’s group
12:00-8:00pm NUR
Rose’s choir
3:00-6:30pm
MC,Rm10,11 Family Faith Formation session
5:00-6:00pm
CH
Children’s Choir Rehearsals
6:00-7:30pm
CH
Spanish Holy Hour
6:30-8:00pm
Rm.12 Jesus to Mankind
6:30-8:30pm
DC
Edge
7:00-9:30pm
CR3-4 & Kit Italian American Meeting
7:00-9:00pm
Rm.10 Spanish Marriage Encounter
7:30-9:30pm
CH
Alpha Omega - Spanish Group
Thursday/Jueves, March 10
2:30-3:15pm
CH
School– Stations of the Cross
6:00-9:00pm
CH
Spanish Choir Rehearsals
6:30-10:00pm CR1-4 & Kit ICF Monthly Meeting
7:00-9:00pm
Rm.12 RICA
8:00-9:00pm
Nur
Schola Cantorum Rehearsal
Friday/Viernes, March 11
9:30-10:30am CR1-2 Bible Study
3:00-10:00pm CR1-4 & Kit Parish Family Soup Suppers
7:00-9:30pm
Rm10,11 Jovenes Para Cristo
6:30-7:30pm
CH
Via Crucis
7:00-10:00pm MC
Grupo Amigos
7:00-9:00pm
LR
Consejo Hispano
Saturday/Sabado, March 12
8:30-10:30am Rm 10,11,12 Cat Min.- Spanish FFF session
9:00-9:30am
CH
Cat Min. - FFF Spanish Opening Prayer
9:00-10:00am LR
Men’s group
10:00-5:00pm MC
Quinceañera Retreat
8:30-10:00pm CH
Spanish Passion Play practice
8:15AM MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 7
Brad & Mayra Mountz
† Genevieve James
Tuesday, March 8
† Jurlyo Jumao-As
† Ines Zuluaga
Wednesday, March 9
† Maria Leyva
Frank Mendoza
Thursday, March 10
† Joseph Thatcher
† Jurlyo Jumao-As
Friday, March 11
† Joe Gieselman
† Jurlyo Jumao-As
Saturday, March 12
† Ramon Muñoz
† Ramona Muñoz
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE
BY DEACON RICK HAECKEL
It’s almost impossible not to be overwhelmed by
the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son (or as many
have said, the Prodigal Father). We are people
who see rewards as having been earned by dint
of our efforts. The story almost seems to be
written in a foreign language, one we don’t speak
but yet we understand. Such an unexpected
audience, “Tax collectors and sinners were all
drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the
Pharisees and scribes began to complain…” The
outcasts are drawn to hear Jesus’ word of life but
the learned, those who feel “better than” want to
be the audience… even though they look only for
words which reinforce what they believe and
miss the meaning of universal love. In a quiet
Lenten moment ponder which camp we occupy
or rather in which camp we spend the most time
for we live in both. Lent is a good time to admit
our shortcomings (usually in the learned camp)
and seek to be one of “the least ones” whose
vision isn’t clouded by personal biases but seeks
the light of Christ. It’s not hard but our humanity
can and does get in the way. In truth, simplicity is
the secret, being open to unexpected and
unearned insight. The Word made flesh is food
for all and when we are at our best it is our joy to
share in the meal. Not to consume and hold but
to become the Prodigal father, so free from
attachments that we realize our joy in the sharing
of ourselves. Not just our “things” but our hearts,
our wonder, our God given grace poured out in a
never ending celebration.
GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK
Ever think about where the “disposable” utensils we
get with take-out food end up? Some are recyclable
but most head to the landfill as trash. Try using your
own utensils, it means remembering to take them with
us (or have them in the car) but … no waste.
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Have you moved recently and need to update
your mailing information with the parish? Email
us at [email protected], drop us a note in the
Sunday collection or call us at (408) 779-3959.
We need your complete name, old & new address and your new telephone number if that
has changed. Don’t miss out on all the great
news we mail/email to our parishioners!
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LIEU
CONTINUED......
The season of Lent is all about conversion--changing our hearts and turning away from sin
and toward God. Our sacramental practices, such
as reconciliation, help us change old habits and
lead life differently than before. We undertake this
journey not just as individuals but also as a
community.
“It is called the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
Because it imparts to the sinner the life of God
who reconciles: ‘Be reconciled to God’”
(2 Cor: 5:20/Catechism of the Catholic Church,
no. 1424)
The sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates God’s
action in our lives; the reality of God’s forgiveness.
It also celebrates what God hopes for us---to be a
forgiving and reconciling people. In light of God’s
unconditional love for us we realize that we fall
short, get lost, and miss the mark---that is, we sin
in our living and our loving. We repent, ask for
forgiveness, and take actions to put things right.
Perhaps our biggest challenge with this sacrament
is to truly believe that we can be, and are,
forgiven.
Here at St. Catherine Parish, we celebrate the
sacrament of Reconciliation regularly on Saturday
from 4:00-5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday evening
during Lent from 6:00-8:00 p.m.. We especially
invite you to our Lenten Penance Service on
Monday, March 7th, at 7:00pm.
This is an
opportunity in which you will have a chance to
experience God’s forgiveness of your sins and to
feel good about yourself. Come and celebrate.
Welcome!
Our warmest welcome to all who
celebrate with us, whether long-time residents
or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God
for you. If you are not registered, please fill out
this form and place it in the collection basket or
mail it to the parish office.
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: _____________________________ Zip:__________________
Phone: _______________ Email: __________________________
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
LITURGY WORSHIP
Legacy Planning Seminar
Living Trust
and
Estate Planning
Please note the change of date
Hosted by St. Catherine Church
Learn about:
Reducing Estate settlement costs

Wills and Living Trusts

Alternatives to probate
Reducing taxes

Turning Tax dollars into gifts

Plan your final arrangements
When: March 16, 2016 at 6pm
Where: St. Catherine O’Donnell Parish Center
Who: You!
Come and learn more about the importance of
Estate Planning and how you leave your legacy.
Snacks and drinks are provided. Please go to
ivolunteer on our website to RSVP or contact Anna Quinones at [email protected]
REFLECTION:
We are journeying toward the
Promised Land, toward the justice and peace of
the Kingdom of God. The Israelites in the first reading, Jos. 5:912, reach the land promised
them by God, celebrating the
Passover in remembrance of
their delivery from slavery in
Egypt. Jesus in the Gospel, Lk.
15:1-3, 11-32, welcomes sinners
and eats with them. In the second reading, 2 Cor. 5:17-21, St.
Paul tells us that whoever is in Christ is a new creation.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION:
If there is such a thing as a Catholic
“trademark” it is the sign of the cross,
first traced on the senses of Catechumens as they begin the journey to baptism or on the forehead of an infant who
is brought to the doors of the church at
baptism.
As early as the third century Christians were tracing the sign of the cross on their bodies. At first the
cross was traced on the forehead during times of
prayer and daily occupations. We use a similar
small cross today as we trace the cross over on the
forehead, lips, and heart at the Gospel during
Mass. Much later, the full-body sign traced from
forehead to heart to shoulders took shape, perhaps
copying the priest’s gesture of blessing with the
consecrated host during Mass. Today this superb
baptismal gift is a sign of belonging to Christ and
the community, a way of focusing our attention, of
asking for God’s blessing, or tracing on our shoulders a willingness to find meaning in life’s burdens.
In the sign of the cross, we have an ever-available
means of expressing gratitude of our baptism.
Rev. James Field, Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co.
Estate planning is a way to continue your life's
work. It is vital to invest time to insure that your
life’s efforts continue your causes and support
the people who most treasure your gifts.
How will you ensure that your legacy and how
you live your life today will be carried on in the
future? Contact Anna Quinones for more information [email protected].
COMPASSION!
We come together to celebrate God’s mercy and
compassion for all of us
through the Lenten Penance Service on Monday,
March 7th at 7:00pm in
the church.
CUARTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El pueblo de Dios entra a la
tierra prometida (Josué 5:9a, 10-12) o 1 Samuel
16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a.
Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es
el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]) o Salmo 23(22).
Segunda lectura — Ahora somos embajadores
de Cristo (Corintios 5:17-21) o Efesios 5:8-14.
Evangelio — Debemos celebrar cuando nuestro
hermano se arrepiente y vuelve a la vida (Lucas
15:1-3, 11-32) o Juan 9: 1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 3438].
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
Lunes:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6,
11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6,
8-9; Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23;
Jn 5:31-47
Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21,
23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn
7:40-53
Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125):1-6;
Fil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11; Lecturas
alternativas (Año A): Ez 37:12-14; Sal
130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:145 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
VIA CRUSIS
FECHA
MINISTERIO
11 de Marzo Monaguillos
18 de Marzo Ministros Extraordinarios
de la
Comunión.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma;
Domingo de las Niñas Exploradoras
Lunes:
Santas Perpetua y Felicidad
Martes: San Juan de Dios
Miércoles: Santa Francisca de Roma
Viernes: Abstinencia
DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE LIEU
VU….
Todo es acerca de la conversión durante el
tiempo de Cuaresma– se trata de cambiar
nuestros corazones y alejarnos del pecado.
Nuestras practicas sacramentales, así como la
reconciliación, nos ayuda a cambiar hábitos y
nos guía a vivir una vida diferente. Emprendemos este viaje no solo como individuos sino
también como comunidad.
“Se le denomina sacramento de reconciliación porque otorga al pecador el amor de
Dios que reconcilia: "Dejaos reconciliar con
Dios.”
(2 Cor:5/20Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, no.
1424)
El Sacramento de Reconciliación celebra la acción de Dios en nuestras vidas; la realidad del
perdón de Dios. También celebra lo que Dios
espera de nosotros-que seamos indulgentes y
que nos reconciliemos. Bajo la luz del amor incondicional que Dios nos tiene, nos damos
cuenta de que a veces nos quedamos cortos,
nos perdemos y fallamos el punto– eso es, pecamos en nuestras vidas y en nuestro querer.
Nos arrepentimos y pedimos perdón, después
tomamos las acciones adecuadas para hacer
las cosas bien. Quizás nuestra mayor reta con
este sacramento es en verdad creer que nosotros podemos y somos perdonados. Aquí en la
Parroquia de Santa Catalina, celebramos el Sacramento de Reconciliación los Sábados de
4:00pm-5:00pm, y durante la Cuaresma, lo celebramos también los Miércoles por las tardes
de 6:00pm-8:00pm. Los invitamos a nuestro
servicio de la penitencia Cuaresmal el Lunes, 7
de Marzo del 2016, a las 7:00pm. Esta es una
oportunidad en la cual podrá experimentar el
perdón de Dios y sentirse bien consigo mismo.
Venga a celebrar.
CUARTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
Regocijando en la Misericordia de Dios , Juntos en Cristo
16, 17 & 18, de Septiembre del 2016
Colecta Diocesana Anual
ADA en Acción– La Justicia Restaurativa
Los ministros de la
justicia restaurativa
comparten el amor
incondicional de Dios
con los hombres,
mujeres y niños que
se encuentran en los
centros de menores,
cárcel y prisiones.
¡Por favor haga su donación hoy!
Nuestra Meta
$ 210,564
$ 161,291
Promesas
Nuestro carnaval del otoño esta compuesto de
una comunidad maravillosa. En el Festival Del
Otoño, usted puede encontrar juegos mecánicos, deliciosa comida,
entretenimiento y una exhibición de automóviles. ¡Es un gran evento familiar! El comité esta
explorando nuevas maneras de hacer el evento más grande y de mejorar el evento. ¿Qué
cree usted que se debe de hacer para mejorar el Festival Del Otoño?
Por favor de enviar sus opiniones a Jeanette
Thatcher en [email protected].
CENA DEL DIA DE SAN
PATRICIO
Domingo,13 de Marzo
4:00pm a 8:00pm
Centro Parroquial O’Donnell
Música Irlandés y
Entretenimiento
Deliciosa comida Irlandés
Los boletos cuestan solo $15
Hot Dog, Sabritas & Refresco para niños= $5.
¡Los Boletos se venderán en la entrada!
Para más información o para ser voluntario,
por favor de contactar a Mike Barry en
[email protected]
SAN VICENTE DE PAUL
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de Santa Catalina tiene una tiendita
comunitaria, que estará
abierta todos los martes
y Jueves de 10:00am a
12:00pm para personas
que necesitan ropa para
hombres y mujeres GRATIS. Al igual hay ropa de
niños, bebes, y algunos
artículos para el hogar y muebles. El domicilio de la
tiendita es 13570 Depot St. San Martin, CA 95046.
OFRENDA SEMANAL DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Ofrenda Total
¡MUCHAS GRACIAS por
su constante apoyo!
Meta Semanal
Exceso (Faltante) del Presupuesto
Colectas del ano hasta la fecha
Notas de Corresponsabilidad: La corresponsabilidad
se define como la recaudación total de las
misas de fin de semana, Navidad y Pascua.
La “Meta Semanal” es el numero que refleja
la cantidad que tendría que ser recogidos
cada semana para cumplir con nuestro presupuesto anual.
Corresponsabilidad del año hasta la fecha
1 de Julio, 2015— 21 de Febrero, 2016
Colectas del año hasta la fecha
Presupuesto del año hasta la fecha
CUARTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
PASANDO LA FE
FORMACIÓN DE FE FAMILIAR EN LA
IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA
ACTIVIDADES DURANTE CUARESMA
SOPA CUARESMAL SOLIDARIA
Únase con la parroquia de Santa Catalina y sea
parte de nuestra comunidad al
compartir una cena. El menú
consiste de una cena sencilla.
Tendremos una deliciosa sopa
sin carne, y serviremos pan.
La cena se llevara acabo el 11
y 18 de Marzo del 2016 en el
centro parroquial O’Donell.
Si a usted le gustaría ayudar, estamos en necesidad de sopa y pan para la cena, personas para servir la cena, y donaciones de alimentos. Si
a usted le gustaría hacer una sopa y tráela caliente al centro parroquial. La sopa deberá estar
aquí a las 5:45pm. Por favor inscribirse en IVolunteer para ayudar. Esta es una gran oportunidad para recordar aquellos que necesitan
de una cena caliente y también para unirnos
como comunidad con un propósito en común.
Nuestras cenas serán seguidas durante la Vía
Crucis. Las cenas serán a las 6:30pm en español y a las 7:00pm en Ingles.
LA MESA DE JOSÉ
La Mesa de San José estará ofreciendo un obsequio de frutas y verduras a los necesitados
en nuestra comunidad. Este evento se llevará
acabo en el centro parroquial O’Donnell el viernes, 18 de Marzo del 2016 de 1:00pm5:00pm . Necesitamos ayuda con donaciones
de fruta, (especialmente si usted tiene arboles
frutales o huertas desbordantes), distribución,
configuración y limpieza después del evento.
Por favor inscríbase en I-Volunteer para ayudar.
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Venga y acompáñenos para
Las estaciones de la Cruz
Cada Viernes a las 6:30pm en español
Jóvenes son invitados a las Estaciones de la Cruz
El Viernes, 18 de Marzo a las 7:30pm.
RECONCILIACION
Venga a nuestra parroquia durante esta Cuaresma este 7 de Marzo a las 7:00pm y reconcíliese
con Dios.
UN DOMINGO PARA ALEGRARSE
Pocas parábolas del Evangelio son tan queridas
por el pueblo cristiano como la del hijo pródigo. Nos
podemos identificar con todos sus personajes, y con
las emociones que se entrecruzan entre ellos. El dolor
del padre por la avaricia y desconsideración de su hijo
se convierte en alegría al verlo regresar. El dolor del
hijo por haber perdido todo lo que tenía –dinero, familia, amigos– se convierte en alegría delirante al ver como su padre lo recibe. Pero también comprendemos el
desconcierto del hijo mayor ante la generosidad de su
padre. Para el hijo mayor, la virtud no es su propia
recompensa. Ha trabajado duro, y ha sido un hijo leal,
pero eso no se celebra con fiestas ni banquetes. Pero
su padre es un padre pródigo, y prodiga su perdón y
su misericordia. Y espera que su hijo mayor tenga esa
misma generosidad. Quiere que todos se regocijen
porque el que estaba perdido ha sido hallado. Este es
un domingo para alegrarse. Es día de hacer una
pausa, y de considerarnos y alentarnos unos a otros.
Porque todos somos hijos pródigos, en el camino de
regreso al hogar de nuestro padre. Y debemos también ser hermanos mayores, pero hermanos mayores que esperan junto con el padre ansioso, mientras
vislumbra el horizonte. En Cristo Jesús nos vemos
reconciliados, con Dios Padre, y con nuestros hermanos. En su Muerte y Resurrección hemos pasado
de la muerte a la vida. Somos una nueva creación. Y
esto nos llena de alegría.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Adult Faith Formation
for the parish of St Catherine
Gestures & Postures at Eucharist
General Instruction for the Roman Missal
A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the
persons themselves or to the signs that represent
them. There are two kinds of bow: a bow of the
head and a bow of the body [profound]. The faithful
who do not kneel [during the Eucharistic Prayer]
ought to make a profound bow when the Priest genuflects after the Consecration. When receiving Holy
Communion, the communicant bows his or her head
before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence
and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister.
At the words “and by the Holy Spirit . . . and became
man” [of the Creed] all make a profound bow; but on
the Solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect. (#275, 43, 160, 137)
Bowing
There three times during Mass when the faithful
bow.
1. Body bow: At the words of the Creed (and by
the Holy Spirit . . . and became man)
2. Body bow: when the priest genuflects at the
Consecration
3. Head bow: before receiving Holy Communion.
Hand-usage
There are no instructions for the faithful regarding any hand gestures. But nothing prohibits any
hand gestures. Even the manner of the Sign of
Peace is not prescribed, but rather left to be established by the Bishops according to “the culture and customs of the peoples.” And applause
is neither called for nor forbidden.
So does this mean it is ok to hold hands during
the Our Father or to use the “orans” gesture
(hands up-lifted like the priest) during various
prayers of the Mass? Generally yes. But two
general rules apply: (1) any use of hands must
be appropriate for liturgy; (2) liturgical prayer
should express our unity as a community.
Deacon Phil Flowers, [email protected]
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Head on over to Mr. Pickle’s in the Cochrane Plaza across from Staples this Tuesday, March 8th.
And don’t be thrown off by the “Pickles” if you don’t like pickles (I don’t) - the sandwiches are fantastic.
No need for a flyer, just go in and mention you’re there for the fundraiser. We really appreciate all of
you who go month after month - it’s such a huge help! But lately the numbers haven’t been as they
used to be - if you have any ideas or reasons why this might be please let me know! If I need to do
something differently, let me know! This can be a great way to raise funds for our Confirmation retreats, but only if we get a good number to go (and the restaurants are more willing when they get a
good amount of business).
LOS ANGELES
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
CONGRESS
Every year we take leaders to LA for
the Religious Education Congress.
It’s a time for renewal for our leaders
so they may be fed and be better
prepared to feed those they serve.
Some of us started off with a beautiful day in Disneyland! Others went to
Youth Day to check out the high energy events. The rest of the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
were filled with keynotes, great music and liturgies and workshops. It
was a wonderful time of rest and renewal. I’m so thankful to all those
who serve to make our ministries not
only possible, but successful as well.
[email protected]
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Passing on the Faith
Family Faith Formation at St. Catherine’s Church
Friday, March 11
Try for A Lenten Moment
If you are feeling discouraged because your Lenten
efforts have been less than stellar, don’t lose heart.
Lent is not a pass/fail class. Rather it is a journey of
becoming closer to God through prayer, sacrifice,
and generosity. Seeing Lent only as a 40-day block
can prevent us from taking advantage of Lenten moments - opportunities that arise each day for us to
deepen our relationship with God.
Here are just a few:
Prayer. Between now and Easter, look for 5 minute
moments alone with your spouse and/or your child.
Face each other, hold hands, and ask what he or
she is most worried about. Then together pray an
Our Father, slowly, for that worry. Then do the same
for your worry, followed by a prayer of gratitude from
each of you.
Friday, March 18
(Hosted by the Italian Catholic Federation and
Middle School Ministry for St. Joseph’s Table)
6:00 pm
Join us as we gather as a parish community to
share a simple meal of meatless soup and bread on
March 11th and 18th in the Parish Center. It is an
opportunity to remember those who go without on a
regular basis, as well as to unite as one group with
a common purpose.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
We are in need of soup and bread each Friday.
Those who wish to bring food donations and/or help
serve can sign up on I-Volunteer. Soup can be
made at home and brought (heated) to the Parish
Center kitchen by 5:45pm. Our Lenten Soup Suppers will be followed by Stations of the Cross at
7:00.
Sacrifice. Try a focused, one-to three-day fast from
something you truly enjoy, but for a purpose. Give
up social media for three days straight and pray for
your oldest child. For children, maybe they can give
up their electronic devices or playing with their favorite toy. They can then offer a prayer for those in our
community who lack basic needs.
Generosity. Generosity can be practiced in small
moments throughout the day—flowers for a teacher,
a plate of cookies for an elderly neighbor, a thankyou note to someone who inspired or encouraged
you recently.
Excerpted from an article by Annemarie Scobey, from the pages
of At Home with Our Faith, a print newsletter for parents on nurturing spirituality in the home.
Do you have access to fresh fruits
& vegetables?
St. Joseph’s Table is offering a
FREE produce giveaway on Friday, March 18, 2016
1:00-5:00 PM in the Parish Center
Sign-up on I-Volunteer to help with produce
donations, set up, distribution of produce, serving soup
and clean up.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
HELP NEEDED - CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
Join us Thursday, March 24th from 9:00am to
12:00pm as we change the environment of the
church from Lent to Holy Thursday and set up
the parish center for adoration after the Holy
Thursday Mass. Things to be done: take down
and store the Lenten environment; put up palm
trees, set up the church for the Holy Thursday
washing of the feet, etc. Come for whatever
amount of time you can. Please contact DianaLynn Inderhees at [email protected] for
more information.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Join with others in South County to end
abortion, support the sanctity of life and support young mothers who struggle to make a
life affirming choice.
Join our 40 Days Prayer vigil on
Wednesday, March 9th at 11:45am
adjacent to Planned Parenthood,
760 Renz Lane, Gilroy.
For all information call Brian 408-847-2000
or Email [email protected]
EASTER SEASON ENVIRONMENT
Join us as we prepare the environment of the
church for the Easter season on Saturday,
March 26th from 8:00am until 11:00am. We will
also set up and prepare the environment in the
parish center for Easter Sunday Masses.
Things that need to be done: decorating the
baptismal font for baptisms during the Vigil
Mass, putting out the flags, hanging the swoops,
steaming the altar cloth in the parish center,
decorating the church, church vestibule and parish center with Easter lilies, etc. Come for whatever amount of time you can. Please contact
Diana-Lynn Inderhees at
[email protected] for more information.
MONDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY SUPPERS
Teens, families, adults, young and old: the parish could use a few more people on some of our
Community Supper teams. The commitment is
once every 7 weeks from 5-7:30pm. Contact
Joe or Carol Lillig if you’d like to help provide
good food and good company for our weekly
dinner for the community at [email protected] or
408-857-4516.
DIVINE MERCY SCHEDULE
Jesus said to St. Faustina that on Divine Mercy
Sunday the depths of My Mercy will be open to
all, that whoever goes to confession and Holy
Communion on that day will receive complete
forgiveness of sin and punishment. Our church
community will be doing the Divine Mercy Novena in our church starting on Good Friday. The
Novena will consist of reciting the Divine Mercy
Chaplet. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Please join us daily or as often as you can. The
schedule is as follows:
Good Friday 3/ 25 11-11:45 am
Saturday 3/26 3:00-4:00 pm
Sunday 3/27 2:00-3:00 pm
Monday 3/28 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 3/29 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 3/30 4:00-4:30pm
Thursday 3/31 4: 00 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 4/ 1 5:00 to 6:00p.m.
Saturday 4/02 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 4/3 2:00 -3:30 p.m. Adoration, Benediction, and recitation of rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS—
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS
A donation in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to express sympathy to the bereaved
family and to honor the one who passed. It is
also an opportunity for family and friends to support the parish of the loved one in recognition of
the Church’s presence and assist the Church to
carry on spiritual programs and charitable
works. When you choose to make a Memorial
gift to honor a loved one, we notify the family
and a tax receipt is issued for your generous
gift.
Please contact Anna Quiñones, at
[email protected] with any questions.
MEN’S OVER 40’S OPEN GYM
An over 40’s men’s group gathers on Sundays for Open Gym.
Come out and join some of your
fellow over 40’s parishioners for a
friendly game of basketball.
Game dates are:
March 6
April 3, 10, 17, 24
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
HELP US REACH 1,000 LIKES?
Do you have a Facebook account?
Have you “liked” St. Catherine’s
page? Help us reach 1,000 likes!
Go onto our Facebook page and
like us and you could win a raffle
prize! Once we reach 1,000 likes we will raffle
off a prize. Don’t miss out on staying on top of
all the events in the Parish.
ACTIVITIES DURING LENT
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Join us for stations of
the cross this Lent.
Every Thursday at 2:30pm.
Every Friday at 6:30pm in
Spanish.
Teens are invited to Stations of
the Cross on Friday, March 18th at 7:30pm.
SMALL FAITH SHARING
GROUPS
Join a small faith sharing group to
discuss “Rediscover Jesus”. To
sign up for a group, please visit our
parish website, under the volunteer
option, select “Rediscover Jesus”.
PARISH FAMILY SOUP
SUPPERS
Join our Parish Family Soup
Suppers on Fridays, March 11
& 18 at 6:00pm in the O’Donnell Parish Center
ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE
"I DESIRE THAT THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW
MY INFINITE MERCY."
"I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those
soul who trust in My Mercy."
Dairy of St. Maria Faustine Kowalska:687
Our 24 hour Adoration begins on First Friday
March 4th immediately after the Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass at 8:15am and concludes on First
Saturday March 5th with Benediction at 8:00am.
"Could you not keep watch with me for one
hour?" Mt 26:40
A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING
Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a
favorite of many. We can identify with all the
major figures and their crisscross of emotions.
The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s
grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends
is turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father.
We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s generosity. For the older
son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For
all his honorable toil and loyalty, there seems to
be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his forgiveness and mercy. He expects
the same generosity from his older son. He
wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found.
This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to
pause, consider, and encourage one another.
We are the prodigal children heading home. We
are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans the horizon. In Christ Jesus we
are reconciled to the Father and one another. In
his death and resurrection we have passed
over. We are a new creation. In this we rejoice.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARISH RECONCILIATION
Come to our Lenten Parish Reconciliation on Monday, March 7th
at 7:00pm.
God is great all the time,
all the time, God is great!
KNITTING GROUP
Are you a passionate needle crafter and desire
to be in community with others here at St Catherine's? Well, bring your knitting, crocheting, quilt
or embroidery projects and join us!
The group gathers in the nursery room in the
Parish Center. Drop in anytime on Monday
nights from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. All are welcome.
Contact Diane at 408-839-3553 for questions or
if you would like to learn to knit or crochet.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
September 16, 17 & 18, 2016
ADA in Action - Restorative Justice
Restorative justice ministers share God’s unconditional love with
men,
women and children
in juvenile facilities,
jails and prisons.
Please make your pledge today!
Our Goal - $210,564
Pledges - $161,291
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
DINNER
Sunday March 13
4:00 to 8:00pm
O’Donnell Parish Center
Irish Music and Entertainment
Delicious Irish Food - Tickets = $15
Children’s Hot Dog, Chips & Soda = $5.
Tickets sold at the door!
For more information or to volunteer
contact Mike Barry - [email protected]
The Fall Fun Fest is a
wonderful
community
event with carnival rides,
great food, games, entertainment and car show.
The Committee is exploring ways to improve or
expand it. How do you think we can improve
the Fall Fun Fest? Send you opinions to
Jeanette Thatcher at [email protected].
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Please consider making your parish offertory
donation electronically. In place of your weekly
envelope, make contributions from your checking, savings or credit card account electronically
to St. Catherine Church in either of two ways:
A) Your bank’s bill pay option; use your envelope number as the account number.
B) Sign up to use the secure on-line ParishPay.
Go to www.stca.org and click on “Give Via
Parish Pay”.
Either way you can:
- Easily adjust the amount of your contribution.
- Avoid writing a check every week.
We appreciate your generosity whether you
contribute by check or cash, using the envelopes or electronically. Thank you.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP OFFERINGS
Thank you for your
continued support.
Stewardship Notes: Stewardship is
defined as the total collections from the
regular weekend masses, Christmas and
Easter. The “Weekly Goal” number
reflects the amount that was budgeted to
meet our yearly budget.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
St. Catherine School News
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Join the students of St. Catherine
School for Stations of the Cross
every Thursday during Lent at 2:30
in the church. All are welcome!
Third graders were very excited to receive
dictionaries from Morgan Hill Rotary!
DICTIONARIES FOR 3RD GRADE
Morgan Hill Rotary has an annual project of
providing every third grader in Morgan Hill with
a beautiful dictionary. Rotarians presented the
dictionaries to the third graders of St. Catherine
a couple of weeks ago. The students were
thrilled with the books and quickly thumbed
through them to find definitions, maps, and lot of
great facts! A huge thank you to the Rotary
Club of Morgan Hill! Our students will benefit
from their generous gift for many years to come.
Rotarian and MH Police Chief, David Swing, talked with
students about how to use their new dictionaries. He
showed them the many features of the dictionary and
gave them time to search through words and the interesting reference section. Two other Rotarians accompanied
Chief Swing.
Bishop McGrath came for his annual visit to St.
Catherine School in February. He visited each
classroom and answered a myriad of questions from
students. Bishop McGrath celebrated mass with
students, staff and parents, then enjoyed a delicious
luncheon prepared by third grade parents.
ANNUAL APPEAL—
A Legacy of Faith 2015-2016
The eleventh Annual Appeal is well on its way! The
school’s goal is to raise $65,000 this year. We are
now at the halfway point. You can still help! For
more information regarding our Appeal, please contact Jeff Layne, Development Director at
[email protected] or 779-9950.
Funds
raised from our Annual Appeal help bridge the gap
between tuition and the cost of educating each student, as well as providing funds for new programs
and tuition assistance.